Orange Candle

Orange Candle

This is a fun activity- when it works. I had to try a couple of times before I was successful. The first orange was too juicy and I wasn’t careful about keeping the inside stem dry. As a result, it wouldn’t light. For my second try, I bought a navel orange...

Minestrone Soup

In large stockpot over medium heat, cook the following for 20 minutes: 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 medium potatoes, diced Add to stockpot and heat to boiling:...

Potato Soup

3 cups chicken broth 5-7 potatoes, cubed 2 Tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 cup oil 6 Tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 8 ozs grated cheese In large stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Lower heat and simmer till...